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Defying the Average:”Influencing Student Potential”

I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features an insightful post which essentially questions how … Continue reading

February 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Digital Learning Day 2014: Resource Roundup | Edutopia

  Attention teachers and administrators: the third annual Digital Learning Day is on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Digital Learning Day is a K-12 initiative which promotes “the opportunity for a robust … Continue reading

February 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

39 Ways to Love Math

There was a gathering of math lovers last week in Baltimore, and the post that I am sharing is an example of the fruits of their labor. There are so … Continue reading

January 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Finish Strong!

As we begin each academic school year, we do so with lots of hopes and dreams and plenty of nervous energy. However, by the mid-year mark, we still have a … Continue reading

January 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Grit: The Other 21st Century Skills

Originally posted on User Generated Education:
Due to the interest of my post The Other 21st Skills, I decided to discuss individually each of the skills or dispositions I proposed…

January 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Minecraft Cell: Biology Meets Game-Based Learning | Edutopia

Like so many educators, I have been watching the evolution of technology in education for over 20 years. From the desktop to laptops to iPad technology, I have been watching … Continue reading

January 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Kindergartners Explore Through Project Learning | Edutopia

As many schools grapple with the question of student centered (or learner centered) education, Auburn Early Education Center, in Auburn, Alabama has decided to put words into action. Using a … Continue reading

January 10, 2014 · 1 Comment

8 Trends to Watch in 2014

Just five days into the New Year, there are lots of predictions about what will happen in 2014 in business, the stock market, technology, and yes in education. While not … Continue reading

January 7, 2014 · 1 Comment

The Innovative Classroom

The Innovative Classroom Innovation – a word that seems to be losing some of its punch in the business world might just be gaining real momentum in the world of … Continue reading

January 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

When Looking for a Hero …

Attention all teachers and administrators: when you need a hero take a really close look in the mirror. This is such a great reminder anytime of the school year. tlb … Continue reading

January 4, 2014 · Leave a comment